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Study Shows Declining Trends In Poverty In Hungary
- 13 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A recent government-commissioned study has found vulnerability to poverty among Hungarian households has declined over the past year. Károly Czibere, state secretary for social affairs and cohesion, told a conference that trends cited by Tárki research institute were underpinned by Central Statistical Office data for 2013 and 2014.
Hungary’s PM Budget Draft To Go Before Next Govt Session
- 10 Apr 2015 11:00 AM
- business
The economy ministry’s draft for next year’s state budget will be submitted to the government at its next session, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told public radio. Orbán said that he expected the budget to be passed by parliament before the end of the spring session, adding that an early budget would increase predictability.
No Effect Of Sunday Closing On Sales In Hungary, Says NAV
- 10 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
Hungarian retail sales have not dropped because of new laws on restrictions to Sunday shopping, the tax office NAV said, citing data from online cash registers in the first quarter. The impact of most shops having to close on Sundays is minimal, as predicted. Customers quickly adjusted to the new measures, NAV told daily Napi Gazdaság.
Govt Promises Free Meals For Poorer Kids In Hungary
- 10 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s crèches and kindergartens will offer poorer children three meals a day free of charge from September on, János Lázár, the cabinet chief, said. Some 320,000 children will be eligible for the free meals while welloff parents will still be charged for their children’s meals. On another subject, Lázár said that the government’s job protection scheme will be extended to farm workers in the ...
Hungary Moves Forward With Paks Plan
- 9 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Government commissioner Attila Aszódi is heading a delegation to Vienna to discuss with the International Atomic Energy Agency the expansion of Hungary’s Paks nuclear power plant. Aszódi told state news agency MTI that the Agency can assist with expertise and the examination of questions relating to infrastructure, plant operations and safety.
House Hold Consumption In Hungary Up In 2014 For 1st Time In 8 Years
- 7 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
Last year, monthly household consumption grew by an annual 2.7% in real terms to an average of 68,609 forints (EUR 228) per person, the first time growth has been registered in eight years, the Central Statistical Office reported.
Majority Of Hungarian Companies Plan New Hires
- 3 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Fully 68% of Hungarian companies plan new hires this year, according to a survey by management consultancy Hay Group. About one-quarter of companies plan to make job cuts. Both groups expect the plans to impact 10% of their workforce.
Lazar Names Govt Agencies Impacted By Brokerage Scandals
- 2 Apr 2015 5:00 AM
- business
Cabinet chief János Lázár has mentioned the Prime Minister’s Office, the foreign ministry, the agricultural ministry, as well as a number of local governments as agencies that had financial dealings with brokerage companies. Lazar referred to a 17 billion forint (EUR 56m) loan granted by the Hungarian Development Bank under a previous, Socialist, government to now bankrupted Quaestor, as the ...
Xpat Opinion: Sunday Closing Law A Bad Idea
- 30 Mar 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: The Sunday closing law that came into effect March 15 is a bad idea. It only serves special interests, and it should be killed – by legislation or a referendum. The chorus of opposition to the Sunday closing law has mostly hit the same basic note: Forcing larger retailers to close on Sundays is bad for business and the economy.
Study Shows Declining Trends In Poverty In Hungary
- 13 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A recent government-commissioned study has found vulnerability to poverty among Hungarian households has declined over the past year. Károly Czibere, state secretary for social affairs and cohesion, told a conference that trends cited by Tárki research institute were underpinned by Central Statistical Office data for 2013 and 2014.
Hungary’s PM Budget Draft To Go Before Next Govt Session
- 10 Apr 2015 11:00 AM
- business
The economy ministry’s draft for next year’s state budget will be submitted to the government at its next session, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told public radio. Orbán said that he expected the budget to be passed by parliament before the end of the spring session, adding that an early budget would increase predictability.
No Effect Of Sunday Closing On Sales In Hungary, Says NAV
- 10 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
Hungarian retail sales have not dropped because of new laws on restrictions to Sunday shopping, the tax office NAV said, citing data from online cash registers in the first quarter. The impact of most shops having to close on Sundays is minimal, as predicted. Customers quickly adjusted to the new measures, NAV told daily Napi Gazdaság.
Govt Promises Free Meals For Poorer Kids In Hungary
- 10 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s crèches and kindergartens will offer poorer children three meals a day free of charge from September on, János Lázár, the cabinet chief, said. Some 320,000 children will be eligible for the free meals while welloff parents will still be charged for their children’s meals. On another subject, Lázár said that the government’s job protection scheme will be extended to farm workers in the ...
Hungary Moves Forward With Paks Plan
- 9 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Government commissioner Attila Aszódi is heading a delegation to Vienna to discuss with the International Atomic Energy Agency the expansion of Hungary’s Paks nuclear power plant. Aszódi told state news agency MTI that the Agency can assist with expertise and the examination of questions relating to infrastructure, plant operations and safety.
House Hold Consumption In Hungary Up In 2014 For 1st Time In 8 Years
- 7 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
Last year, monthly household consumption grew by an annual 2.7% in real terms to an average of 68,609 forints (EUR 228) per person, the first time growth has been registered in eight years, the Central Statistical Office reported.
Majority Of Hungarian Companies Plan New Hires
- 3 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Fully 68% of Hungarian companies plan new hires this year, according to a survey by management consultancy Hay Group. About one-quarter of companies plan to make job cuts. Both groups expect the plans to impact 10% of their workforce.
Lazar Names Govt Agencies Impacted By Brokerage Scandals
- 2 Apr 2015 5:00 AM
- business
Cabinet chief János Lázár has mentioned the Prime Minister’s Office, the foreign ministry, the agricultural ministry, as well as a number of local governments as agencies that had financial dealings with brokerage companies. Lazar referred to a 17 billion forint (EUR 56m) loan granted by the Hungarian Development Bank under a previous, Socialist, government to now bankrupted Quaestor, as the ...
Xpat Opinion: Sunday Closing Law A Bad Idea
- 30 Mar 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: The Sunday closing law that came into effect March 15 is a bad idea. It only serves special interests, and it should be killed – by legislation or a referendum. The chorus of opposition to the Sunday closing law has mostly hit the same basic note: Forcing larger retailers to close on Sundays is bad for business and the economy.